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Howard Schwartz Gaming Guru - Page 16 Baseball Prospectus; Who's Who Helpful References21 March 2007
Sure it's what you'd call "a stretch" to imagine any book can prepare you for what's to come in the 2007 baseball season. But as some famous philosopher (probably from the Bronx) once said: "It can't hurt." With that thought firmly implanted in your subconscious, here are two books to update you on which ... (read more)
Jackpot Nation may help explain why we all gamble14 March 2007
Those who wonder why people gamble too much (or gamble at all), and where this nation is headed with regard to risk-taking (it's an $80 billion a year industry), perhaps where it's headed internationally, will want to read Richard Hoffer's Jackpot Nation (241 pages, hard bound, $24.95). This book has many ... (read more)
Some suggested reading to prep for '07 baseball7 March 2007
Are you looking for something to read to help you get a feel for off-season trades, free agent signings, coming off injuries and young guns on the mound at the plate for baseball 2007?
Sure, you should be following spring training action to see which arms are back from rehab and such. But it's also ... (read more)
Two 'must-have' baseball books for the 2007 season28 February 2007
Baseball bettors love to look ahead during the season as they wait for an angle (a certain pitching match-up for example) and often, they want to look back for historical verification of that angle. For those fans, here are two fresh-off-the-presses baseball tools for serious players who need their information fast and accurately. ... (read more)
Murray's Betting Baseball a gem -- Must-read for '0721 February 2007
It doesn't even take all the fingers on one hand to count the number of significant books devoted to betting baseball making an appearance in the past 20 years. Two that come to mind are Mike Lee's Betting the Bases and Robert Ross' Betting to Win on Baseball . Sure we have books with sections, chapters or ... (read more)
Pitching Aces; track stats series new GBC arrivals14 February 2007
As spring training arrives, so do requests for books on baseball betting, baseball statistics, lifetime records for various players and the other related topics. Too, as the weather improves so does the enthusiasm for thoroughbred racing. With those thoughts in mind, here are some vital resources for the baseball bettor and horseplayer, fresh off the presses and new at Gambler's Book Shop. ... (read more)
Like history of gambling, cons?7 February 2007
As the gaming industry grows so does the number of people who find themselves fascinated with its history, origins, cons, scams and hustlers of yesteryear. Here are three books that the average would-be historian should appreciate. The highlights mentioned here should prove inviting to the researcher, the curious and/or the true student of the past. ... (read more)
New Binion bio fascinating, two new "Killer Poker" titles arrive24 January 2007
Ask a 100 people which Las Vegas legend or character they'd like to read more about, and about half would probably mention Benny Binion, the man who took poker from the backrooms and backroads to the neon lights. To satisfy the curious, there¹s a new book out about Benny (who died Christmas Day, 1989) with ... (read more)
Four books designed to make you more money17 January 2007
There are no sure things in gambling. If there were, we wouldn¹t call it gambling, right? But there are some resources, books, for example, which clearly will save you money if you¹re frugal or cautious or intent in stretching your recreational dollar. Here are four such books:
More Frugal Gambling by Jean Scott (406 pages, paperbound, $14.95). ... (read more)
Poker Protection -- A must-read for supervisors10 January 2007
As poker accelerates in popularity, millions of new players nationally and internationally are drawn to the live action at the tables and to the Internet. There will always be arguments about rulings on particular hands and there will always be "crossroaders" trying to cheat or searching for an edge. ... (read more)
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